David Hytner was our man at the Etihad tonight. Here’s his report. Thanks for reading this MBM. Nighty night!
Antonio Conte talks to Sky Sports. “It was an emotional game for sure. It was an exciting game. A good game. We followed a plan. We knew for sure Manchester City would keep possession of the ball for 65 to 70 minutes. We had to be good tactically in a defensive way. At the same time, when we were defending, the first thought was how to attack. We created chances to score other goals against a fantastic team. A good win for us. It will give us more confidence. It wasn’t simple to play Manchester City after three losses in a row, but it’s a process. We are working very hard to improve every aspect, and this type of game gives us confidence to trust the work we are doing. We will continue to give our best. I hate to lose! If I tell you it was good to have three losses, then no. I hate to lose. But it was important to have a reaction. The Premier League is very difficult. I am enjoying working with this group of players. They are fantastic, one of the best group I have worked with in my career. We have space for improvement and many young players. We have a lot of work to do, but we are not scared to work!”
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